Ladies European Tour 2026: Record prize money and all dates at a glance
30 tournaments on 5 continents: The Ladies European Tour announces record prize money for 2026. We have the facts, highlights and opinions on the new season.
The Ladies European Tour will set new standards in professional women's golf in 2026. With a packed schedule and a financial endowment that surpasses all previous brands, the Tour is underpinning its status as a global force in world sport. Fans can look forward to a season that combines sporting excellence with an impressive international reach.
Ladies European Tour breaks the 40 million euro barrier
The most striking exclamation mark of the 2026 season is the financial development. For the first time in the 48-year history of the Ladies European Tour, the total prize money exceeds the €40 million mark. In total, the 30 tournaments on the calendar will pay out more than 34.5 million pounds (or over 40 million euros).
The density of highly remunerated events is particularly noteworthy: a third of the tournaments offer a prize pool of at least one million euros. In addition to the five events in the PIF Global Series, the financial heavyweights include the Amundi Evian Championship, the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open and the AIG Women's Open. The La Sella Open in Spain also increased its prize money to one million euros, making a significant contribution to reaching the new record.
Marta Figueras-Dotti, Chair of the LET Board, is visibly proud of these figures: "We are thrilled to announce that the members of the Ladies European Tour will be playing for more than €40 million for the first time in the Tour's history. This is testament to the hard work behind the scenes."
Global diversity: the most international golf Tour in the world
But the Ladies European Tour does not define its success by numbers alone. The 2026 season reflects an unprecedented internationality. With 378 members from 47 different nations - an increase of four countries compared to the previous year - the Tour is more diverse than ever before. Players from six continents, including returnees from Brazil, Malaysia, Slovakia and the Philippines, make the Tour a truly global network.
The young generation in particular is pushing forward: 56 rookies from 24 nations are starting their first professional year on the Ladies European Tour this year. Last year's winner of the Order of Merit, Shannon Tan, emphasizes the special appeal of this diversity: "One of the things I love most about the LET is how international it is. I get to meet players from so many different countries and compete all over the world, which is really special."
Ladies European Tour tournament calendar 2026
| Tour date | Tournament name | Country | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. - February 14th | PIF Saudi Ladies International | Saudi Arabia | US$ 5.000.000 |
| 26. Feb. - March 01 | Ford Women's NSW Open | Australia | AU$ 600.000 |
| 05. - March 08 | Australian Women's Classic | Australia | AU$ 600,000 |
| 12. - March 15 | Women's Australian Open | Australia | AU$ 1,700,000 |
| 19. - March 22nd | Australian WPGA Championship | Australia | AU$ 600,000 |
| 02. - April 05 | Aramco Championship | USA | US$ 4,000,000 |
| 16. - April 19 | Joburg Ladies Open | South Africa | € 330.000 |
| 23. - April 26 | Investec SA Women's Open | South Africa | € 350.000 |
| 01. - May 03 | MCB Ladies Classic | Mauritius | € 400.000 |
| 14. - May 17 | Amundi German Masters | Germany | € 350.000 |
| 21. - May 23 | Lalla Meryem Cup | Morocco | € 450.000 |
| 28. - May 30 | Jabra Ladies Open | Jabra Ladies Open France | € 350.000 |
| 19. - June 21 | Dutch Ladies Open | Netherlands | € 350.000 |
| 26. - June 28 | Tipsport Czech Ladies Open | Czech Republic | € 350.000 |
| 02. - July 05 | Hulencourt Women's Open | Belgium | € 350.000 |
| 09. - July 12 | The Amundi Evian Championship | France | US$ 8,000,000 |
| 23. - July 26 | ISPS HANDA Scottish Open | Scotland | US$ 2.000.000 |
| 30. July - Aug. 02 | AIG Women's Open | England | US$ 9,750,000 |
| 06. - August 09 | PIF London Championship | England | US$ 2,000,000 |
| 13. - August 15th | VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open | Switzerland | € 350.000 |
| 27. - August 30th | KPMG Women's Irish Open | Ireland | € 450.000 |
| 11. - September 13th | The Solheim Cup | The Netherlands | - Team Event - |
| TBC | La Sella Open | The Spain | € 1.000.000 |
| 25. - September 27th | Ladies Italian Open | Italy | € 350.000 |
| 01. - October 03 | Open de France | France Open | € 400.000 |
| 08. - October 11th | Aramco Korea Championship | Korea | US$ 2,000,000 |
| TBC | Hero Women's Indian Open | India | US$ 500.000 |
| 29. Oct. - Nov. 01 | Wistron Ladies Open | Taiwan | US$ 1.000.000 |
| 05. - Nov. 08 | Aramco China Championship | China | US$ 2,000,000 |
| TBC | Open de Espana | Spain Open | TBC |
The highlights of the 2026 season: From Saudi Arabia to the Solheim Cup
The Ladies European Tour's sporting schedule takes golf's elite through 21 countries. The season starts in February with the PIF Saudi Ladies International at Riyadh Golf Club, where five million dollars in prize money alone is up for grabs.
A special focus in September is on the 20th staging of the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, which is regarded as the emotional highlight of the year. New venues such as Mauritius will also enrich the calendar, while established stops in Italy and Australia will ensure continuity.
Setting the strategic course for the future of the Ladies European Tour
Behind the scenes, the organization is also preparing for a change in leadership. In April, Tom Phillips, previously Director for the Middle East at the DP World Tour, will take over as CEO. His task will be to capitalize on the current momentum and further expand the Ladies European Tour's market position.
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Release date
05 Feb 2026
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Lottie Woad won the Womens Scottish Open of the Ladies European Tour in 2025. The tournament is also one of the highlights on the 2026 tournament calendar. (Photo: Imago / Action Plus)
